Roasted Cauliflower and Manchego Hand Pies
- 1 small head cauliflower, florets separated and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skins removed
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- All-purpose flour, for work surface
- Cheese Short Crust, made with Manchego cheese (page 216)
- 5 ounces Manchego cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 large egg yolk
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Toss the cauliflower with 3 tablespoons of the oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
- Flip the cauliflower; roast 5 minutes more.
- Let cool.
- Put the nuts and garlic in a food processor.
- With the machine running, slowly add the remaining 4 tablespoons oil until the mixture is finely chopped.
- Add the lemon zest and 1 teaspoon of the rosemary; season with salt and pepper.
- Process until combined.
- Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out 8 4-inch rounds.
- Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Spread 2 teaspoons hazelnut mixture onto each round, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
- Divide the cauliflower among the rounds.
- Top with cheese and the remaining teaspoon rosemary, dividing evenly; sprinkle with pepper.
- Whisk the cream and egg yolk in a small bowl.
- Brush the edges of the dough with egg wash. Set aside.
- Roll out the remaining dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out 8 4-inch rounds.
- Cut out 8 flowers from scraps with a small flower-shaped cookie cutter.
- Place a dough round on top of each pie; gently press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the crusts with egg wash; place a flower on each pie.
- Brush the flowers with egg wash. Refrigerate until cold, about 20 minutes.
- Bake until the crust is golden brown, 30 to 32 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
head cauliflower, extravirgin olive oil, salt, hazelnuts, garlic, lemon zest, fresh rosemary, flour, short crust, manchego cheese, heavy cream, egg yolk
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-cauliflower-and-manchego-hand-pies-392254 (may not work)